US20210268971A1 - Data and/or Comand Device - Google Patents
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- a data and/or command device in particular for vehicles, comprising at least one communication unit for receiving at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit, in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle in which the electrical unit is arranged, has already been proposed.
- the present invention is directed to a data and/or command device, in particular for vehicles, comprising at least one communication unit for receiving at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit, in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle in which the electrical unit is arranged.
- the data and/or command device comprises at least one control and/or regulating unit which is configured to output at least one alert and/or to control and/or regulate the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- a “control and/or regulating unit” is to be understood in particular to mean a unit comprising a least one electronic control system.
- An “electronic control system” is to be understood to mean in particular a unit comprising a processor unit and comprising a memory unit, and comprising an operating program stored in the memory unit.
- the control and/or regulating unit can be configured in particular as a computer, for example, a stationary computer, a laptop, a server, or the like; as a microcontroller, an integrated circuit, or as another control and/or regulating unit which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable.
- the control and/or regulating unit is configured at least to some extent as a gateway or is integrated into a gateway.
- the data and/or command device can be configured as a gateway.
- the data and/or command device in particular the control and/or regulating unit, is associated with a bevy of electrical units.
- a bevy of electrical units is in particular a plurality of associated electrical units which is preferably associated with a work crew, a vehicle, a work project, or the like.
- the control and/or regulating unit is configured to evaluate non-charging-related object information of a plurality of electrical units, and/or to control and/or regulate a plurality of electrical units.
- the term “configured” is to be understood to mean in particular specifically programmed, specifically designed, and/or specifically equipped.
- An object being configured to carry out a particular function is to be understood to mean that the object fulfills and/or carries out this particular function in at least one application state and/or operating state.
- the data and/or command device in particular the control and/or regulating unit, is preferably configured for arrangement in a spatial proximity to the electrical unit, for example, in a same vehicle, in a same storage unit, in a same workshop, or the like, as the electrical unit.
- an arrangement of the data and/or command device in a spatial proximity to the electrical unit enables communication between the data and/or command device and the electrical unit via short-range communication links, for example, Bluetooth, WLAN, NFC, or the like.
- the data and/or command device, in particular the control and/or regulating unit is preferably configured for use, in particular for arrangement, in a vehicle.
- the vehicle is configured for transport of the electrical unit.
- the data and/or command device, in particular the control and/or regulating unit can also be configured for use, in particular arrangement, in a storage unit, in a workshop, at a construction site, or the like.
- the communication unit is preferably configured for receiving and/or or transmitting electronic data.
- the item of non-charging-related object information of the electrical unit and/or the item of vehicle information are/is provided to the communication unit in the form of electronic data.
- the communication unit is preferably configured as a wireless communication unit.
- the communication unit can be configured as a radio module, as a WLAN module, a Bluetooth module, as an NFC module, or as another wireless communication unit which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable.
- the communication unit is configured as a wired communication unit which in particular comprises a wired connection, for example, via an Ethernet cable or the like, for receiving and/or transmitting electronic data.
- the communication unit is preferably configured to provide the received electronic data, in particular the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, to the control and/or regulating unit, in particular via a wired data line or a wireless data line.
- the electrical unit is in particular configured as a unit which can be operated by means of electrical energy.
- the electrical unit is configured as a machine tool, in particular as a hand-held power tool, for example, as a drill, as a drill hammer and/or chipping hammer, as a battery-operated screwdriver, as a circular saw, as an angle grinder, as a gardening tool, or the like.
- the electrical unit is configured as an electrical device which is different from a machine tool, for example, as a laptop, as a tablet, as a smartphone, as a digital camera, or the like.
- the electrical unit comprises at least one communication unit which in particular has a configuration which is at least essentially analogous to that of the communication unit of the data and/or command device.
- the communication unit of the electrical unit is configured to provide the item of non-charging-related object information to the data and/or command device, in particular to the control and/or regulating unit, via the communication unit of the data and/or command device.
- the control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate a plurality of different electrical units, in particular at least essentially simultaneously.
- the item of non-charging-related object information is in particular an item of information about the electrical unit, which the electrical unit provides itself.
- the item of non-charging-related object information is independent of charging, in particular of a charging state and of a charging operation, of the electrical unit.
- the item of non-charging-related object information can be configured in particular as an operating temperature of the electrical unit, as a rotational speed of a drive unit of the electrical unit, as a kind of insertion tool attached to the electrical unit, as a force acting on the electrical unit, in particular operator force, as an acceleration parameter of the electrical unit, as a pressure parameter of the electrical unit, or as another item of non-charging-related object information which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable.
- the item of vehicle information relates in particular to transport of the electrical unit and/or to a vehicle which is configured for transport of the electrical unit.
- the item of vehicle information can be configured in particular as a transport speed of the vehicle, as a position of a vehicle transporting the electrical unit, as a range of the vehicle, as a route profile of a route of the vehicle, as energy consumption, in particular fuel consumption, of the vehicle, or as another item of vehicle information which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable.
- the control and/or regulating unit is preferably configured to evaluate the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- control and/or regulating unit can comprise a circuit which is configured for an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, an evaluation program which is stored in a memory unit of the control and/or regulating unit, or the like.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to evaluate a combination of a plurality of in particular different items of non-charging-related object information and/or vehicle information, in particular of a plurality of electrical units.
- the control and/or regulating unit is configured to evaluate other information, for example, from a planning system, in particular a BIM (building infrastructure model), from external sensors, from a server, or the like.
- BIM building infrastructure model
- the control and/or regulating unit is preferably configured to output a plurality of alerts and/or to control and/or regulate a plurality of electrical units, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the alert can be configured in particular as a motivational alert, as a charging alert, as an alarm alert, or the like.
- the alert is configured as an optical alert, as an acoustic alert, and/or as a haptic alert.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to output the alert indirectly, for example, via an output unit of the data and/or command device, for example, a display screen, a loudspeaker, a vibration motor, or the like; or via an external device, for example, a smartphone, a tablet, virtual reality glasses, or the like.
- Control and/or regulation of the electrical unit can be configured in particular as a readiness check, as a charging operation, as an activation or deactivation, or the like.
- the data and/or command device By means of the embodiment of the data and/or command device according to the present invention, it is advantageously possible to enable monitoring and control and/or regulation of electrical units, in particular in a vehicle. Advantageously, it is possible to enable comfortable, user-friendly, and/or motivating management, control, and/or regulation of electrical units, particularly in a vehicle and/or together with a vehicle.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to carry out a readiness check of the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- An item of vehicle information which is to be evaluated with respect to the readiness check can be configured in particular as a remaining travel time to a location of use, for example, a construction site.
- the control and/or regulating unit is configured to check a charging state of the electrical unit, a maintenance state of the electrical unit, insertion tools which are available for use with the electrical unit, a final safety check of the electrical unit, or the like.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured for a readiness check, as a function of an evaluation of task-related information, for example, about a type of electrical unit required for a task.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate the electrical unit as a function of a result of the readiness check, for example, to start a charging operation, and/or to output an alert, for example, a warning alert.
- an alert for example, a warning alert.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate a charging operation of the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate at least one charging device of the data and/or command device and/or at least one external charging device, for controlling and/or regulating the charging operation of the electrical unit.
- control and/or regulating unit can be configured to control and/or regulate the charging operation of the electrical unit as a function of a route profile of the vehicle, for example, to charge an energy storage device of the electrical unit by means of regenerated energy while the vehicle is driving downhill, to interrupt the charging operation of the electrical unit during a traffic jam, or the like.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate the charging operation of the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of time parameters, location parameters, and/or task information.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to output at least one motivational alert, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured for outputting the motivational alert via the output unit of the data and/or command device, via an external device, and/or via an output unit which is arranged at the electrical unit.
- the motivational alert can be configured in particular as a display and/or credit voucher of bonus points; as a granting of a warranty extension, as a provision of a coupon, for example, a service coupon; as a summary of a compliance with work assignments; as a comparison of use with at least one colleague; as an award, for example, as the craftsman of the month; as a signal; as a, in particular motivational, slogan; as a granting of a rebate; as a provision of an upgrade; as a provision of a test device; as an invitation to an event; as a provision of a gift; as a recruitment; as an advertising medium; or as another motivational alert which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable.
- An item of non-charging-related object information which is to be evaluated with respect to a motivational alert can be configured in particular as a rotational speed at which the electrical unit is operated, a load under which the electrical unit is operated, a temperature range in which the electrical unit is operated, or the like.
- An item of vehicle information to be evaluated with respect to a motivational alert can be configured in particular as a charging state of the vehicle, as a charging frequency of the vehicle, or the like.
- the control and/or regulating unit is configured, in particular for outputting a motivational alert, to collect and evaluate a plurality of non-charging related object information and/or vehicle information over a predetermined period of time, for example, a week or a month.
- a data and/or command device can be provided, by means of which it is possible to enable motivation of users of electrical units.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to output at least one charging alert, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the charging alert can be configured in particular as an alert about where an arrangement of the electrical unit is expedient inside the vehicle, for example, in a charging device; as an alert as to whether all electrical units required for a task are arranged in the vehicle or whether electrical units are missing; or the like.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to activate or deactivate the electrical unit for use, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or of the item of vehicle information.
- control and/or regulating unit can be configured to activate or to deactivate the electrical unit as a function of a person situated in the vehicle, in particular as a function of an approval for authorization of the person; as a function of a sensor, for example, a camera or a motion sensor, of the vehicle; as a function of motion of the vehicle; as a function of opening or closing of the vehicle; or the like.
- control and/or regulating unit is preferably configured to output an alarm alert; to identify a user of the electrical unit, for example, with the aid of a smartphone identification, an authorization card, a vehicle key identification, or the like; to record a video and/or an image of the user; and/or to carry out an inventory comparison of the vehicle, in particular linked to time or and/or location data and/or a user identification.
- an alarm alert to identify a user of the electrical unit, for example, with the aid of a smartphone identification, an authorization card, a vehicle key identification, or the like
- to record a video and/or an image of the user and/or to carry out an inventory comparison of the vehicle, in particular linked to time or and/or location data and/or a user identification.
- control and/or regulating unit is configured to provide at least one use history of the electrical unit and/or the vehicle, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging- related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the use history can in particular comprise information about when which vehicle was equipped with which electrical unit, which user removed which electrical unit from the vehicle or inserted it in the vehicle, the reason for which an energy storage device, in particular a rechargeable battery, of an electrical unit was discharged, for example, due to self-discharge as a consequence of a low temperature in the vehicle, or the like.
- the present invention is directed to a data and/or command system comprising at least one data and/or command device, in particular a data and/or command device according to the present invention, and comprising at least one electrical unit, in particular a hand-held power tool.
- the data and/or command system comprises at least one vehicle for transport of the electrical unit, wherein the vehicle comprises at least one electronics unit which is configured to provide the data and/or command device with at least one item of vehicle information of the vehicle.
- the electronics unit is configured to provide the item of vehicle information, in particular in the form of electronic data, to the control and/or regulating unit, in particular via the communication unit of the data and/or command device.
- the vehicle is configured as a road vehicle, for example, as a van, as a light commercial vehicle, as a truck, or the like.
- the vehicle is configured as a train, as a ship, as a helicopter, as a drone, or the like.
- the vehicle comprises a cargo bay for storing the electrical unit.
- the vehicle is provided for transporting a plurality of electrical units, in particular a bevy of electrical units.
- “Provided” is to be understood to mean in particular “specifically designed” and/or “specifically equipped.”
- An object is provided for a specific function” is to be understood to mean in particular that the object fulfills and/or carries out this specific function in at least one application state and/or operating state.
- An “electronics unit” is to be understood to mean in particular a unit comprising at least one electronic control system.
- the electronics unit is configured as automotive electronics of the vehicle.
- the vehicle comprises an electronics unit which is configured separate from the automotive electronics.
- the electronics unit can comprise at least one sensor unit for collecting the item of vehicle information.
- the data and/or command device is arranged at and/or in the vehicle.
- the data and/or command device is arranged separate from the vehicle.
- the electronics unit is preferably electrically conductively connected to the communication unit and/or to the control and/or regulating unit of the data and/or command device.
- the electronics unit is configured to transmit the item of vehicle information wirelessly to the data and/or command device, in particular to the communication unit of the data and/or command device.
- vehicle information can be provided to the data and/or command device directly from the vehicle.
- the vehicle is configured as an autonomous vehicle, which is provided for autonomous transport of the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of the electrical unit and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the control and/or regulating unit of the data and/or command device, and/or the electronics unit of the vehicle are/is configured for an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the autonomous vehicle is configured to deliver the electrical unit autonomously to a location of use, for example, a construction site.
- the autonomous vehicle is configured for transport of the electrical unit as a function of the time of day and/or as a function of demand.
- An item of vehicle information which is to be evaluated with respect to autonomous transport of the electrical unit can be configured in particular as an average speed of the vehicle, as energy consumption of the vehicle, as a service provided by means of the vehicle in addition to the transport of the electrical unit, for example, passenger transport or food delivery, as a booked distribution charge, or the like.
- the present invention is directed to a data and/or command system, in particular a data and/or command system according to the present invention, comprising at least one data and/or command device, in particular a data and/or command device according to the present invention.
- the data and/or command system comprises at least one virtual reality unit, which is configured for outputting an alert in an at least partially virtual environment, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle.
- the virtual reality unit is configured in particular for outputting an alert, in particular outputting a motivational alert, in a virtual reality and/or in an augmented reality.
- the virtual reality unit is configured for outputting an alert as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, which is carried out by the control and/or regulating unit.
- the virtual reality unit can be configured as virtual-reality glasses, as a virtual-reality helmet visor, as augmented reality glasses, as an augmented-reality helmet visor, as a smartphone, in particular having a head strap, or the like.
- the virtual reality unit comprises at least one, in particular wireless, communication unit for communicating with the data and/or command device, in particular with the control and/or regulating unit, via the communication unit of the data and/or command device.
- the virtual reality unit is configured for a virtual display of bonus points, for superposition of alerts with an actual environment, for example, for bonus points which are obtained by operating a particular object, or the like, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- a graphic alert in particular for the purpose of motivation.
- the data and/or command system comprises at least one attachment device which is provided for an at least essentially fixed attachment of the data and/or command device, in particular to a vehicle.
- the attachment device is provided to attach the data and/or command device in a fixed manner, under the effect of forces which occur, for example, during motion of the vehicle.
- the attachment device is provided for attachment of the data and/or command device in a vehicle.
- the attachment device is provided for attachment of the data and/or command device in a container, in a building, or the like.
- the attachment device is configured as a docking station which is provided for accommodating the data and/or command device in particular in a positive and/or non-positive manner.
- the attachment device comprises in particular a volume between 5,000 cm3 and 30,000 cm3, preferably a volume between 15,000 cm3 and 25,000 cm3, and particularly preferably a volume of 22,000 cm3.
- the attachment device comprises at least one fixing unit which is provided to fix at least one base body of the attachment device to at least one surface, at least essentially in a tamper-proof manner.
- fixing the base body of the attachment device to a surface by means of the fixing unit is in particular non-destructive, is at least essentially non-detachable, or is detachable only through the use of a special tool.
- the base body preferably comprises at least essentially a docking station for the data and/or command device.
- the surface can be arranged in particular on a roof of the vehicle, on a side wall of a cargo bay of the vehicle, on a container, or the like.
- the fixing unit can in particular comprise screws for fixing the base body, wherein screw heads of the screws can be at least essentially inaccessibly covered by means of cover elements.
- the fixing unit can comprise in particular at least one glue, in particular an industrial glue, for forming a chemical bond of the base body with the surface.
- the fixing unit can comprise in particular at least one installation belt, in particular a lashing strap or a metal installation belt, for fixing the base body, wherein, in a state of the data and/or command device being arranged at the attachment device, a lock of the installation belt is at least essentially inaccessibly covered by means of the data and/or command device.
- the fixing unit can comprise in particular at least one, in particular flat, magnet for fixing the base body.
- the attachment device is configured as a toolbox which is provided for accommodating the data and/or command device.
- the toolbox is configured as a lockable toolbox.
- the toolbox can be arranged in the vehicle, in particular at least essentially in a fixed manner.
- the toolbox can be arranged at least essentially in a custom-fit manner in a rack which is arranged in particular in the vehicle.
- the attachment device comprises at least one theft protection unit which is provided for securing the data and/or command device to the base body of the attachment device.
- the theft protection unit comprises at least one safety tether, in particular a steel safety tether, which is provided for securing the data and/or command device to the base body of the attachment device, and which is lockable in particular by means of a lock of the theft protection unit.
- the theft protection unit comprises a least one clamp, one hook, or the like, which is provided for securing the data and/or command device to the base body, and which is lockable in particular by means of a lock of the theft protection unit and/or electrically.
- the attachment device comprises at least one charging unit which is provided to charge the data and/or command device, in particular inductively.
- the charging unit is preferably configured at least partially integrated into the base body of the attachment device.
- the charging unit is configured as an inductive charging device.
- the charging unit is configured as a conventional charging device having charging contacts.
- the charging unit comprises an integrated energy storage device, for example, a rechargeable battery, or a power supply, for example, for supplying power from the electrical system of the vehicle.
- the present invention is directed to a method for operating a data and/or command device, in particular a data and/or command device according to the present invention, and/or for operating a data and/or command system, in particular a data and/or command system according to the present invention.
- At least one alert is output, and/or the electrical unit is controlled and/or regulated, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit, in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or as a function of at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle.
- a method can be provided for convenient, user-friendly, and/or motivational management, control, and/or regulation of electrical units, in particular in a vehicle and/or together with a vehicle.
- the data and/or command device according to the present invention, the data and/or command system according to the present invention, and/or the method according to the present invention are/is not to be limited to the above-described application and embodiment.
- the data and/or command device according to the present invention, the data and/or command system according to the present invention, and/or the method according to the present invention can comprise a number of individual elements, components, units, and method steps which differs from a number mentioned herein.
- values lying within the mentioned limits are also to be considered to be disclosed and as being arbitrarily applicable.
- FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a data and/or command system according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of a data and/or command device according to the present invention, of the data and/or command system according to the present invention
- FIG. 3 depicts a schematic cross-sectional view of an attachment device of the data and/or command system according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 depicts a schematic representation of an alternative attachment device of the data and/or command system according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a data and/or command system 20 .
- the data and/or command system 20 comprises a data and/or command device 10 , an electrical unit 16 , a vehicle 12 , and a virtual reality unit 24 .
- the data and/or command system 20 comprises only the data and/or command device 10 and the electrical unit 16 , or only the data and/or command device 10 , the electrical unit 16 , and either the vehicle 12 or the virtual reality unit 24 .
- the data and/or command device 10 in particular for vehicles 12 , comprises at least one communication unit 14 for receiving at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit 16 , in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle 12 in which the electrical unit 16 is arranged.
- the data and/or command device 10 comprises at least one control and/or regulating unit 18 (see FIG. 2 ) which is configured to output at least one alert and/or to control and/or regulate the electrical unit 16 , as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the data and/or command device 10 is configured as a gateway.
- the data and/or command device 10 in particular the control and/or regulating unit 18 , is associated with a bevy of electrical units 16 .
- a bevy of electrical units 16 is a plurality of associated electrical units 16 which is preferably associated with a work crew, the vehicle 12 , a work project, or the like.
- a plurality of electrical units 16 is arranged in the vehicle 12 .
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to evaluate non-charging-related object information of the plurality of electrical units 16 and/or to control and/or regulate the plurality of electrical units 16 .
- the data and/or command device 10 in particular the control and/or regulating unit 18 , is configured for arrangement in spatial proximity to the electrical unit 16 , for example, in a same vehicle 12 , in a same storage unit, in a same workshop, or the like, as the electrical unit 16 .
- An arrangement of the data and/or command device 10 in a spatial proximity to the electrical unit 16 enables communication between the data and/or command device 10 and the electrical unit 16 via short-range communication links, for example, Bluetooth, WLAN, NFC, or the like. Communication by the data and/or command device 10 is indicated in FIG. 1 by a ring around the data and/or command device 10 , and dashed lines to various devices.
- the data and/or command device 10 in particular the control and/or regulating unit 18 , is configured for use, in particular arrangement, in the vehicle 12 .
- the vehicle 12 is configured for transport of the electrical unit 16 .
- the data and/or command device 10 in particular the control and/or regulating unit 18 , is configured for use, in particular arrangement, in a storage unit, in a workshop, at a construction site, or the like.
- the communication unit 14 is configured for receiving and/or transmitting electronic data.
- the item of non-charging-related object information of the electrical unit 16 and/or the item of vehicle information are/is provided to the communication unit 14 in the form of electronic data.
- the electrical unit 16 is configured as a unit which can be operated by means of electrical energy.
- the electrical unit 16 is configured as a machine tool, in particular as a hand-held power tool.
- FIG. 1 depicts the electrical unit 16 by way of example as a circular saw.
- the electrical unit 16 can also be configured as a drill, as a drill hammer and/or chipping hammer, as a battery-operated screwdriver, as an angle grinder, as a gardening tool, or the like.
- the electrical unit 16 is configured as an electrical device which is different from a machine tool, for example, as a laptop, as a tablet, as a smartphone, as a digital camera, or the like.
- the electrical unit 16 comprises at least one communication unit (not depicted here), which is configured in a manner which is in particular at least essentially analogous to that of the communication unit 14 of the data and/or command device 10 .
- the communication unit of the electrical unit 16 is configured to provide the item of non-charging-related object information to the data and/or command device 10 , in particular to the control and/or regulating unit 18 , via the communication unit 14 of the data and/or command device 10 .
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate a plurality of different electrical units 16 , in particular at least essentially simultaneously.
- the item of non-charging-related object information is an item of information about the electrical unit 16 , which the electrical unit 16 preferably provides itself.
- the item of non-charging-related object information is independent of charging, in particular of a charging state and of a charging operation, of the electrical unit 16 .
- the item of non-charging-related object information can be configured as an operating temperature of the electrical unit 16 , as a rotational speed of a drive unit of the electrical unit 16 , as a kind of insertion tool attached to the electrical unit 16 , as a force acting on the electrical unit 16 , in particular an operator force, as an acceleration parameter of the electrical unit 16 , as a pressure parameter of the electrical unit 16 , or as another item of non-charging-related object information which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable.
- the item of vehicle information relates to transport of the electrical unit 16 , and/or relates to the vehicle 12 which is configured for transport of the electrical unit 16 .
- the item of vehicle information can be configured as a transport speed of the vehicle 12 , as a position of the vehicle 12 transporting the electrical unit 16 , as a range of the vehicle 12 , as a route profile of a route of the vehicle 12 , as energy consumption, in particular fuel consumption, of the vehicle 12 , or as another item of vehicle information which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to evaluate the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 can comprise a circuit which is configured for an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, an evaluation program which is stored in a memory unit of the control and/or regulating unit 18 , or the like.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to evaluate a combination of a plurality of in particular different items of non-charging-related object information and/or vehicle information, in particular of a plurality of electrical units 16 .
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to evaluate other information, for example, from a planning system, in particular a BIM (building infrastructure model), from external sensors, from a server, or the like.
- BIM building infrastructure model
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to output a plurality of alerts and/or to control and/or regulate a plurality of electrical units 16 , as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the alert can be configured as a motivational alert, as a charging alert, as an alarm alert, or the like.
- the alert is configured as an optical alert, as an acoustic alert, and/or as a haptic alert.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to output the alert indirectly, for example, via an output unit of the data and/or command device 10 , for example, a display screen, a loudspeaker, a vibration motor, or the like; or via an external device 26 .
- the external device 26 which is operated in FIG. 1 by a person 28 , is, for example, configured as a smartphone. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the external device 26 is configured as a tablet, as virtual-reality glasses, or the like.
- Control and/or regulation 16 of the electrical unit can be configured as a readiness check, as a charging operation, as an activation or deactivation, or the like.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to carry out a readiness check of the electrical unit 16 , as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- An item of vehicle information which is to be evaluated with respect to the readiness check can be configured as a remaining travel time to a location of use, for example, a construction site.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to check a charging state of the electrical unit 16 , a maintenance state of the electrical unit 16 , insertion tools which are available for use with the electrical unit 16 , a final safety check of the electrical unit 16 , or the like.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured for a readiness check as a function of an evaluation of task-related information, for example, about a type of electrical unit 16 required for a task.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate the electrical unit 16 , as a function of a result of the readiness check, for example, to start a charging operation, and/or to output an alert, for example, a warning alert.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate a charging operation of the electrical unit 16 , as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate at least one charging device of the data and/or command device 10 and/or at least one external charging device, for controlling and/or regulating the charging operation of the electrical unit 16 .
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 can be configured to control and/or regulate the charging operation of the electrical unit 16 as a function of a route profile of the vehicle 12 , for example, to charge an energy storage device of the electrical unit 16 by means of regenerated energy when the vehicle 12 drives downhill, to interrupt the charging operation of the electrical unit 16 during a traffic jam, or the like.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate the charging operation of the electrical unit 16 as a function of an evaluation of time parameters, location parameters, and/or task information.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to output at least one motivational alert as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured for outputting the motivational alert via the output unit of the data and/or command device 10 (not depicted further here), via the external device 26 , and/or via an output unit arranged at the electrical unit 16 .
- the motivational alert can be configured in particular as a display and/or credit voucher of bonus points; as a granting of a warranty extension, as a provision of a coupon, for example, a service coupon; as a summary of a compliance with work assignments; as a comparison of use with at least one colleague; as an award, for example, as the craftsman of the month; as a signal, in particular as a motivational speech; as a granting of a rebate; as a provision of an upgrade; as a provision of a test device; as an invitation to an event; as a provision of a gift; as a recruitment; as an advertising medium; or as another motivational alert which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable.
- An item of non-charging-related object information which is to be evaluated with respect to a motivational alert can be configured as a rotational speed at which the electrical unit 16 is operated, a load under which the electrical unit 16 is operated, a temperature range in which the electrical unit 16 is operated, or the like.
- An item of vehicle information to be evaluated with respect to a motivational alert can be configured as a charging state of the vehicle 12 , as a charging frequency of the vehicle 12 , or the like.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured, in particular for outputting a motivational alert, to collect and evaluate a plurality of non-charging related object information and/or vehicle information over a predetermined period of time, for example, a week or a month.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to output at least one charging alert as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the charging alert can be configured as an alert where an arrangement of the electrical unit 16 is expedient inside the vehicle 12 , for example, in a charging device, as an alert as to whether all electrical units 16 required for a task are arranged in the vehicle 12 , or whether electrical units 16 are missing, or the like.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to activate or deactivate the electrical unit 16 for use, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 can be configured to activate or deactivate the electrical unit 16 as a function of a person 28 situated in the vehicle 12 , in particular as a function of an approval for authorization of the person 28 ; as a function of a sensor, for example, a camera or a motion sensor of the vehicle 12 ; as a function of motion of the vehicle 12 ; as a function of an opening or closing of the vehicle 12 ; or the like.
- control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to output an alarm alert; to identify a user of the electrical unit 16 , for example, with the aid of a smartphone identification, an authorization card, a vehicle key identification, or the like; to record a video and/or an image of the user; and/or to carry out an inventory comparison of the vehicle 12 , in particular linked to time or and/or location data and/or a user identification.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured to provide at least one use history of the electrical unit 16 and/or the vehicle 12 , as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the use history can comprise information about when which vehicle 12 was equipped with which electrical unit 16 , which user removed which electrical unit 16 from the vehicle 12 or inserted it into the vehicle 12 , the reason for which an energy storage device, in particular a rechargeable battery, of an electrical unit 16 was discharged, for example, due to self-discharge as a consequence of a low temperature in the vehicle 12 , or the like.
- the data and/or command system 20 comprises at least one vehicle 12 for transport of the electrical unit 16 , wherein the vehicle 12 comprises at least one electronics unit 22 which is configured to provide the data and/or command device 10 with at least one item of vehicle information of the vehicle 12 .
- the electronics unit 22 is configured to provide the item of vehicle information, in particular in the form of electronic data, to the control and/or regulating unit 18 , in particular via the communication unit 14 of the data and/or command device 10 .
- the vehicle 12 is configured as a road vehicle.
- the vehicle 12 is configured as a van.
- the vehicle 12 is configured as a road vehicle which is configured differently than a van, for example, as a light commercial vehicle, as a truck, or the like; or as a train, as a ship, as a helicopter, as a drone, or the like.
- the vehicle 12 comprises a cargo bay 30 for storing the electrical unit 16 .
- the vehicle 12 is provided for transporting a plurality of electrical units 16 , in particular a bevy of electrical units 16 .
- the electronics unit 22 is configured as automotive electronics of the vehicle 12 .
- the vehicle 12 comprises an electronics unit 22 which is separate from the automotive electronics.
- the electronics unit 22 can comprise at least one sensor unit for collecting the item of vehicle information (not depicted further here).
- the data and/or command device 10 is arranged at, in particular in, the vehicle 12 .
- the data and/or command device 10 is arranged in the cargo bay 30 of the vehicle 12 , by means of an attachment device 32 of the data and/or command system 20 (see FIG. 3 ).
- the data and/or command device 10 is arranged separate from the vehicle 12 .
- the electronics unit 22 is electrically conductively connected to the communication unit 14 and/or to the control and/or regulating unit 18 of the data and/or command device 10 .
- the electronics unit 22 is configured to transmit the item of vehicle information wirelessly to the data and/or command device 10 , in particular to the communication unit 14 of the data and/or command device 10 .
- the vehicle 12 is configured as an autonomous vehicle which is provided for autonomous transport of the electrical unit 16 , as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of the electrical unit 16 and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the vehicle 12 is configured as a conventional driver-operated vehicle.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 of the data and/or command device 10 , and/or the electronics unit 22 of the vehicle 12 are/is configured for an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the vehicle 12 is configured to deliver the electrical unit 16 autonomously to a location of use, for example, a construction site.
- the vehicle 12 is configured for transport of the electrical unit 16 which is a function of the time of day and/or which is a function of demand.
- An item of vehicle information which is to be evaluated with respect to autonomous transport of the electrical unit 16 can be configured as an average speed of the vehicle 12 , as energy consumption of the vehicle 12 , as a service provided by means of the vehicle 12 in addition to the transport of the electrical unit 16 , for example, passenger transport or food delivery, as a booked distribution charge, or the like.
- the data and/or command system 20 comprises at least one virtual reality unit 24 which is configured for outputting an alert in an at least partially virtual environment, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit 16 and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle 12 .
- the virtual reality unit 24 is configured for outputting an alert, in particular outputting a motivational alert, in a virtual reality and/or in an augmented reality.
- the virtual reality unit 24 is configured for outputting an alert as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, which is carried out by the control and/or regulating unit 18 .
- the virtual reality unit 24 is configured as augmented reality glasses.
- the virtual reality unit 24 is configured as virtual-reality glasses, as a virtual-reality helmet visor, as an augmented-reality helmet visor, as a smartphone, in particular having a head strap, or the like.
- the virtual reality unit 24 is arranged on a face of the person 28 .
- the person 28 is configured as a user of the electrical unit 16 , in particular as a manual laborer.
- the virtual reality unit 24 comprises at least one, in particular wireless, communication unit for communicating with the data and/or command device 10 , in particular with the control and/or regulating unit 18 , via the communication unit 14 of the data and/or command device 10 (not depicted further here).
- the virtual reality unit 24 is configured for a virtual display of bonus points, for superposition of alerts with an actual environment, for example, for bonus points which are obtained by operating a particular object, or the like, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- the data and/or command system 20 comprises at least one attachment device 32 which is provided for an at least essentially fixed attachment of the data and/or command device 10 , in particular to a vehicle 12 .
- the attachment device 32 is provided to attach the data and/or command device 10 in a fixed manner, under the effect of forces which, occur, for example, during motion of the vehicle 12 .
- the attachment device 32 is provided for attachment of the data and/or command device 10 in the vehicle 12 .
- the attachment device 32 is provided for attachment of the data and/or command device 10 in a container, in a building, or the like.
- the attachment device 32 is configured as a docking station which is provided for accommodating the data and/or command device 10 in particular in a positive and/or non-positive manner.
- the attachment device 32 comprises in particular a volume between 5,000 cm3 and 30,000 cm3, preferably a volume between 15,000 cm3 and 25,000 cm3, and particularly preferably a volume of 22,000 cm3.
- the attachment device 32 comprises at least one fixing unit which is provided to fix at least one base body 34 of the attachment device 32 to at least one surface, at least essentially in a tamper-proof manner (not further depicted here). Fixing the base body 34 of the attachment device 32 to the surface by means of the fixing unit is in particular non-destructive, is at least essentially non-detachable, or is detachable only through the use of a special tool.
- the base body 34 comprises at least essentially a docking station for the data and/or command device 10 .
- the surface is configured as an inner side of a roof 36 of the vehicle 12 .
- the surface is arranged on a side wall of the cargo bay 30 of the vehicle 12 , on a container, or the like.
- the fixing unit can comprise screws for fixing the base body 34 , wherein screw heads of the screws can be at least essentially inaccessibly covered by means of cover elements.
- the fixing unit can comprise at least one glue, in particular an industrial glue, for forming a chemical bond of the base body 34 with the surface.
- the fixing unit can comprise at least one installation belt, in particular a lashing strap or a metal installation belt, for fixing the base body 34 , wherein, in a state of the data and/or command device 10 being arranged on the attachment device 32 , a lock of the installation belt is at least essentially inaccessibly covered by means of the data and/or command device 10 .
- the fixing unit can comprise in particular at least one, in particular flat, magnet for fixing the base body 34 .
- the attachment device 32 comprises at least one charging unit which is provided to charge the data and/or command device 10 , in particular inductively (not depicted further here).
- the charging unit is at least partially integrated into the base body 34 of the attachment device 32 .
- the charging unit is configured as an inductive charging device. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the charging unit is configured as a conventional charging device having charging contacts.
- the charging unit comprises an integrated energy storage device, for example, a rechargeable battery, or a power supply, for example, for supplying power from the electrical system of the vehicle 12 .
- FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of the data and/or command device 10 of the data and/or command system 20 .
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 and the communication unit 14 are arranged inside a housing 38 of the data and/or command device 10 .
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured as a microcontroller. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the control and/or regulating unit 18 is configured as a computer, for example, a stationary computer, a laptop, a server, or the like; as an integrated circuit, or the like.
- the control and/or regulating unit 18 is integrated into a gateway. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the control and/or regulating unit 18 is at least partially configured as a gateway.
- the communication unit 14 is configured as a wireless communication unit.
- the communication unit 14 is, for example, configured as a Bluetooth module.
- the communication unit 14 is configured as a radio module, as a WLAN module, as an NFC module, or as a wired communication unit which comprises a wired connection, for example, via an Ethernet cable or the like, for receiving and/or transmitting electronic data.
- the communication unit 14 is configured to provide the received electronic data, in particular the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, to the control and/or regulating unit 18 , in particular via a wired data line 40 .
- the communication unit 14 is configured to provide the received electronic data to the control and/or regulating unit 18 via a wireless data line.
- FIG. 3 depicts a schematic perspective view of the attachment device 32 of the data and/or command system 20 .
- the attachment device 32 comprises at least one theft protection unit 42 which is provided for securing the data and/or command device 10 to the base body 34 of the attachment device 32 .
- the theft protection unit 42 comprises two hooks 44 which are provided for securing the data and/or command device 10 to the base body 34 of the attachment device 32 .
- the hooks 44 are arranged for fixing the data and/or command device 10 pivotably to the base body 34 .
- the theft protection unit 42 comprises a lock 48 which is provided for locking the hooks 44 .
- the lock 48 is configured, for example, as a mechanical lock. However, the lock 48 can also be configured as an electric lock. Alternatively to the hooks 44 , the theft protection unit 42 can also comprise clamps. Furthermore, alternatively, it is conceivable that the theft protection unit 42 comprises at least one safety tether, in particular a steel safety tether, which is provided for securing the data and/or command device to the base body 34 of the attachment device 32 , and which is lockable by means of the lock 48 of the theft protection unit 42 .
- FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of an alternative attachment device 32 ′ of the data and/or command system 20 .
- the attachment device 32 ′ is configured as a toolbox which is provided for accommodating the data and/or command device 10 .
- the attachment device 32 ′ is configured as a lockable toolbox.
- the attachment device 32 ′ can be arranged in the vehicle 12 , in particular at least essentially in a fixed manner.
- the attachment device 32 ′ can be arranged at least essentially in a custom-fit manner in a rack which is arranged in particular in the vehicle 12 .
- At least one alert is output, and/or the electrical unit 16 is controlled and/or regulated, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit 16 , in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or of at least one item of vehicle information of at least of one vehicle 12 .
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- A data and/or command device, in particular for vehicles, comprising at least one communication unit for receiving at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit, in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle in which the electrical unit is arranged, has already been proposed.
- The present invention is directed to a data and/or command device, in particular for vehicles, comprising at least one communication unit for receiving at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit, in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle in which the electrical unit is arranged.
- It is proposed that the data and/or command device comprises at least one control and/or regulating unit which is configured to output at least one alert and/or to control and/or regulate the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information.
- A “control and/or regulating unit” is to be understood in particular to mean a unit comprising a least one electronic control system. An “electronic control system” is to be understood to mean in particular a unit comprising a processor unit and comprising a memory unit, and comprising an operating program stored in the memory unit. The control and/or regulating unit can be configured in particular as a computer, for example, a stationary computer, a laptop, a server, or the like; as a microcontroller, an integrated circuit, or as another control and/or regulating unit which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured at least to some extent as a gateway or is integrated into a gateway. In particular, the data and/or command device can be configured as a gateway. Preferably, the data and/or command device, in particular the control and/or regulating unit, is associated with a bevy of electrical units. A bevy of electrical units is in particular a plurality of associated electrical units which is preferably associated with a work crew, a vehicle, a work project, or the like. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured to evaluate non-charging-related object information of a plurality of electrical units, and/or to control and/or regulate a plurality of electrical units. The term “configured” is to be understood to mean in particular specifically programmed, specifically designed, and/or specifically equipped. An object being configured to carry out a particular function is to be understood to mean that the object fulfills and/or carries out this particular function in at least one application state and/or operating state.
- The data and/or command device, in particular the control and/or regulating unit, is preferably configured for arrangement in a spatial proximity to the electrical unit, for example, in a same vehicle, in a same storage unit, in a same workshop, or the like, as the electrical unit. Preferably, an arrangement of the data and/or command device in a spatial proximity to the electrical unit enables communication between the data and/or command device and the electrical unit via short-range communication links, for example, Bluetooth, WLAN, NFC, or the like. The data and/or command device, in particular the control and/or regulating unit, is preferably configured for use, in particular for arrangement, in a vehicle. In particular, the vehicle is configured for transport of the electrical unit. In particular, the data and/or command device, in particular the control and/or regulating unit, can also be configured for use, in particular arrangement, in a storage unit, in a workshop, at a construction site, or the like.
- The communication unit is preferably configured for receiving and/or or transmitting electronic data. Preferably, the item of non-charging-related object information of the electrical unit and/or the item of vehicle information are/is provided to the communication unit in the form of electronic data. The communication unit is preferably configured as a wireless communication unit. In particular, the communication unit can be configured as a radio module, as a WLAN module, a Bluetooth module, as an NFC module, or as another wireless communication unit which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the communication unit is configured as a wired communication unit which in particular comprises a wired connection, for example, via an Ethernet cable or the like, for receiving and/or transmitting electronic data. The communication unit is preferably configured to provide the received electronic data, in particular the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, to the control and/or regulating unit, in particular via a wired data line or a wireless data line.
- The electrical unit is in particular configured as a unit which can be operated by means of electrical energy. Preferably, the electrical unit is configured as a machine tool, in particular as a hand-held power tool, for example, as a drill, as a drill hammer and/or chipping hammer, as a battery-operated screwdriver, as a circular saw, as an angle grinder, as a gardening tool, or the like. Alternatively or in addition, it is conceivable that the electrical unit is configured as an electrical device which is different from a machine tool, for example, as a laptop, as a tablet, as a smartphone, as a digital camera, or the like. Preferably, the electrical unit comprises at least one communication unit which in particular has a configuration which is at least essentially analogous to that of the communication unit of the data and/or command device. Preferably, the communication unit of the electrical unit is configured to provide the item of non-charging-related object information to the data and/or command device, in particular to the control and/or regulating unit, via the communication unit of the data and/or command device. In particular, the control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate a plurality of different electrical units, in particular at least essentially simultaneously.
- The item of non-charging-related object information is in particular an item of information about the electrical unit, which the electrical unit provides itself. Preferably, the item of non-charging-related object information is independent of charging, in particular of a charging state and of a charging operation, of the electrical unit. The item of non-charging-related object information can be configured in particular as an operating temperature of the electrical unit, as a rotational speed of a drive unit of the electrical unit, as a kind of insertion tool attached to the electrical unit, as a force acting on the electrical unit, in particular operator force, as an acceleration parameter of the electrical unit, as a pressure parameter of the electrical unit, or as another item of non-charging-related object information which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable. The item of vehicle information relates in particular to transport of the electrical unit and/or to a vehicle which is configured for transport of the electrical unit. The item of vehicle information can be configured in particular as a transport speed of the vehicle, as a position of a vehicle transporting the electrical unit, as a range of the vehicle, as a route profile of a route of the vehicle, as energy consumption, in particular fuel consumption, of the vehicle, or as another item of vehicle information which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable. The control and/or regulating unit is preferably configured to evaluate the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. In particular, the control and/or regulating unit can comprise a circuit which is configured for an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, an evaluation program which is stored in a memory unit of the control and/or regulating unit, or the like. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured to evaluate a combination of a plurality of in particular different items of non-charging-related object information and/or vehicle information, in particular of a plurality of electrical units. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured to evaluate other information, for example, from a planning system, in particular a BIM (building infrastructure model), from external sensors, from a server, or the like.
- The control and/or regulating unit is preferably configured to output a plurality of alerts and/or to control and/or regulate a plurality of electrical units, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The alert can be configured in particular as a motivational alert, as a charging alert, as an alarm alert, or the like. In particular, the alert is configured as an optical alert, as an acoustic alert, and/or as a haptic alert. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured to output the alert indirectly, for example, via an output unit of the data and/or command device, for example, a display screen, a loudspeaker, a vibration motor, or the like; or via an external device, for example, a smartphone, a tablet, virtual reality glasses, or the like. Control and/or regulation of the electrical unit can be configured in particular as a readiness check, as a charging operation, as an activation or deactivation, or the like.
- By means of the embodiment of the data and/or command device according to the present invention, it is advantageously possible to enable monitoring and control and/or regulation of electrical units, in particular in a vehicle. Advantageously, it is possible to enable comfortable, user-friendly, and/or motivating management, control, and/or regulation of electrical units, particularly in a vehicle and/or together with a vehicle.
- In addition, it is proposed that the control and/or regulating unit is configured to carry out a readiness check of the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. An item of vehicle information which is to be evaluated with respect to the readiness check can be configured in particular as a remaining travel time to a location of use, for example, a construction site. Preferably, for conducting a readiness check, the control and/or regulating unit is configured to check a charging state of the electrical unit, a maintenance state of the electrical unit, insertion tools which are available for use with the electrical unit, a final safety check of the electrical unit, or the like. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured for a readiness check, as a function of an evaluation of task-related information, for example, about a type of electrical unit required for a task. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate the electrical unit as a function of a result of the readiness check, for example, to start a charging operation, and/or to output an alert, for example, a warning alert. Advantageously, it is possible to omit a manual readiness check of electrical units. Advantageously, it is possible to enable a convenient and user-friendly readiness check of electrical units.
- Furthermore, it is proposed that the control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate a charging operation of the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. In particular, the control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate at least one charging device of the data and/or command device and/or at least one external charging device, for controlling and/or regulating the charging operation of the electrical unit. In particular, the control and/or regulating unit can be configured to control and/or regulate the charging operation of the electrical unit as a function of a route profile of the vehicle, for example, to charge an energy storage device of the electrical unit by means of regenerated energy while the vehicle is driving downhill, to interrupt the charging operation of the electrical unit during a traffic jam, or the like. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured to control and/or regulate the charging operation of the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of time parameters, location parameters, and/or task information. Advantageously, it is possible to enable convenient and efficient charging of electrical units.
- Furthermore, it is proposed that the control and/or regulating unit is configured to output at least one motivational alert, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured for outputting the motivational alert via the output unit of the data and/or command device, via an external device, and/or via an output unit which is arranged at the electrical unit. The motivational alert can be configured in particular as a display and/or credit voucher of bonus points; as a granting of a warranty extension, as a provision of a coupon, for example, a service coupon; as a summary of a compliance with work assignments; as a comparison of use with at least one colleague; as an award, for example, as the craftsman of the month; as a signal; as a, in particular motivational, slogan; as a granting of a rebate; as a provision of an upgrade; as a provision of a test device; as an invitation to an event; as a provision of a gift; as a recruitment; as an advertising medium; or as another motivational alert which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable. An item of non-charging-related object information which is to be evaluated with respect to a motivational alert can be configured in particular as a rotational speed at which the electrical unit is operated, a load under which the electrical unit is operated, a temperature range in which the electrical unit is operated, or the like. An item of vehicle information to be evaluated with respect to a motivational alert can be configured in particular as a charging state of the vehicle, as a charging frequency of the vehicle, or the like. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit is configured, in particular for outputting a motivational alert, to collect and evaluate a plurality of non-charging related object information and/or vehicle information over a predetermined period of time, for example, a week or a month. For example, a data and/or command device can be provided, by means of which it is possible to enable motivation of users of electrical units.
- In addition, it is proposed that the control and/or regulating unit is configured to output at least one charging alert, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The charging alert can be configured in particular as an alert about where an arrangement of the electrical unit is expedient inside the vehicle, for example, in a charging device; as an alert as to whether all electrical units required for a task are arranged in the vehicle or whether electrical units are missing; or the like. Advantageously, it is possible to enable correct, convenient, and/or complete charging of the vehicle.
- In addition, it is proposed that the control and/or regulating unit is configured to activate or deactivate the electrical unit for use, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or of the item of vehicle information. In particular, the control and/or regulating unit can be configured to activate or to deactivate the electrical unit as a function of a person situated in the vehicle, in particular as a function of an approval for authorization of the person; as a function of a sensor, for example, a camera or a motion sensor, of the vehicle; as a function of motion of the vehicle; as a function of opening or closing of the vehicle; or the like. Alternatively or in addition to activating or deactivating the electrical unit, the control and/or regulating unit is preferably configured to output an alarm alert; to identify a user of the electrical unit, for example, with the aid of a smartphone identification, an authorization card, a vehicle key identification, or the like; to record a video and/or an image of the user; and/or to carry out an inventory comparison of the vehicle, in particular linked to time or and/or location data and/or a user identification. Advantageously, it is possible to enable a convenient, in particular automatic, authorization of electrical units.
- Furthermore, it is proposed that the control and/or regulating unit is configured to provide at least one use history of the electrical unit and/or the vehicle, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging- related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The use history can in particular comprise information about when which vehicle was equipped with which electrical unit, which user removed which electrical unit from the vehicle or inserted it in the vehicle, the reason for which an energy storage device, in particular a rechargeable battery, of an electrical unit was discharged, for example, due to self-discharge as a consequence of a low temperature in the vehicle, or the like. Advantageously, it is possible to enable an overview of use of the electrical unit and/or the vehicle.
- Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a data and/or command system comprising at least one data and/or command device, in particular a data and/or command device according to the present invention, and comprising at least one electrical unit, in particular a hand-held power tool.
- It is proposed that the data and/or command system comprises at least one vehicle for transport of the electrical unit, wherein the vehicle comprises at least one electronics unit which is configured to provide the data and/or command device with at least one item of vehicle information of the vehicle. In particular, the electronics unit is configured to provide the item of vehicle information, in particular in the form of electronic data, to the control and/or regulating unit, in particular via the communication unit of the data and/or command device. Preferably, the vehicle is configured as a road vehicle, for example, as a van, as a light commercial vehicle, as a truck, or the like. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the vehicle is configured as a train, as a ship, as a helicopter, as a drone, or the like. Preferably, the vehicle comprises a cargo bay for storing the electrical unit. Preferably, the vehicle is provided for transporting a plurality of electrical units, in particular a bevy of electrical units. “Provided” is to be understood to mean in particular “specifically designed” and/or “specifically equipped.” “An object is provided for a specific function” is to be understood to mean in particular that the object fulfills and/or carries out this specific function in at least one application state and/or operating state. An “electronics unit” is to be understood to mean in particular a unit comprising at least one electronic control system. Preferably, the electronics unit is configured as automotive electronics of the vehicle. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the vehicle comprises an electronics unit which is configured separate from the automotive electronics. In particular, the electronics unit can comprise at least one sensor unit for collecting the item of vehicle information. Preferably, the data and/or command device is arranged at and/or in the vehicle. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the data and/or command device is arranged separate from the vehicle. For providing the item of vehicle information, the electronics unit is preferably electrically conductively connected to the communication unit and/or to the control and/or regulating unit of the data and/or command device. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the electronics unit is configured to transmit the item of vehicle information wirelessly to the data and/or command device, in particular to the communication unit of the data and/or command device. Advantageously, vehicle information can be provided to the data and/or command device directly from the vehicle.
- In addition, it is proposed that the vehicle is configured as an autonomous vehicle, which is provided for autonomous transport of the electrical unit, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of the electrical unit and/or the item of vehicle information. Preferably, the control and/or regulating unit of the data and/or command device, and/or the electronics unit of the vehicle, are/is configured for an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. In particular, the autonomous vehicle is configured to deliver the electrical unit autonomously to a location of use, for example, a construction site. Preferably, the autonomous vehicle is configured for transport of the electrical unit as a function of the time of day and/or as a function of demand. An item of vehicle information which is to be evaluated with respect to autonomous transport of the electrical unit can be configured in particular as an average speed of the vehicle, as energy consumption of the vehicle, as a service provided by means of the vehicle in addition to the transport of the electrical unit, for example, passenger transport or food delivery, as a booked distribution charge, or the like. Advantageously, it is possible to enable efficient, in particular automatic, transport of electrical units.
- In addition, the present invention is directed to a data and/or command system, in particular a data and/or command system according to the present invention, comprising at least one data and/or command device, in particular a data and/or command device according to the present invention.
- It is proposed that the data and/or command system comprises at least one virtual reality unit, which is configured for outputting an alert in an at least partially virtual environment, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle. The virtual reality unit is configured in particular for outputting an alert, in particular outputting a motivational alert, in a virtual reality and/or in an augmented reality. In particular, the virtual reality unit is configured for outputting an alert as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, which is carried out by the control and/or regulating unit. Preferably, the virtual reality unit can be configured as virtual-reality glasses, as a virtual-reality helmet visor, as augmented reality glasses, as an augmented-reality helmet visor, as a smartphone, in particular having a head strap, or the like. Preferably, the virtual reality unit comprises at least one, in particular wireless, communication unit for communicating with the data and/or command device, in particular with the control and/or regulating unit, via the communication unit of the data and/or command device. Preferably, the virtual reality unit is configured for a virtual display of bonus points, for superposition of alerts with an actual environment, for example, for bonus points which are obtained by operating a particular object, or the like, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. Advantageously, it is possible to enable the issuing of a graphic alert, in particular for the purpose of motivation.
- Preferably, the data and/or command system comprises at least one attachment device which is provided for an at least essentially fixed attachment of the data and/or command device, in particular to a vehicle. Preferably, the attachment device is provided to attach the data and/or command device in a fixed manner, under the effect of forces which occur, for example, during motion of the vehicle. Preferably, the attachment device is provided for attachment of the data and/or command device in a vehicle. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the attachment device is provided for attachment of the data and/or command device in a container, in a building, or the like. In particular, the attachment device is configured as a docking station which is provided for accommodating the data and/or command device in particular in a positive and/or non-positive manner. The attachment device comprises in particular a volume between 5,000 cm3 and 30,000 cm3, preferably a volume between 15,000 cm3 and 25,000 cm3, and particularly preferably a volume of 22,000 cm3.
- Preferably, the attachment device comprises at least one fixing unit which is provided to fix at least one base body of the attachment device to at least one surface, at least essentially in a tamper-proof manner. Preferably, fixing the base body of the attachment device to a surface by means of the fixing unit is in particular non-destructive, is at least essentially non-detachable, or is detachable only through the use of a special tool. The base body preferably comprises at least essentially a docking station for the data and/or command device. The surface can be arranged in particular on a roof of the vehicle, on a side wall of a cargo bay of the vehicle, on a container, or the like. The fixing unit can in particular comprise screws for fixing the base body, wherein screw heads of the screws can be at least essentially inaccessibly covered by means of cover elements. The fixing unit can comprise in particular at least one glue, in particular an industrial glue, for forming a chemical bond of the base body with the surface. The fixing unit can comprise in particular at least one installation belt, in particular a lashing strap or a metal installation belt, for fixing the base body, wherein, in a state of the data and/or command device being arranged at the attachment device, a lock of the installation belt is at least essentially inaccessibly covered by means of the data and/or command device. The fixing unit can comprise in particular at least one, in particular flat, magnet for fixing the base body.
- Preferably, the attachment device is configured as a toolbox which is provided for accommodating the data and/or command device. In particular, the toolbox is configured as a lockable toolbox. Preferably, the toolbox can be arranged in the vehicle, in particular at least essentially in a fixed manner. Preferably, the toolbox can be arranged at least essentially in a custom-fit manner in a rack which is arranged in particular in the vehicle.
- Preferably, the attachment device comprises at least one theft protection unit which is provided for securing the data and/or command device to the base body of the attachment device. Preferably, the theft protection unit comprises at least one safety tether, in particular a steel safety tether, which is provided for securing the data and/or command device to the base body of the attachment device, and which is lockable in particular by means of a lock of the theft protection unit. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the theft protection unit comprises a least one clamp, one hook, or the like, which is provided for securing the data and/or command device to the base body, and which is lockable in particular by means of a lock of the theft protection unit and/or electrically.
- Preferably, the attachment device comprises at least one charging unit which is provided to charge the data and/or command device, in particular inductively. The charging unit is preferably configured at least partially integrated into the base body of the attachment device. Preferably, the charging unit is configured as an inductive charging device. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the charging unit is configured as a conventional charging device having charging contacts. Preferably, the charging unit comprises an integrated energy storage device, for example, a rechargeable battery, or a power supply, for example, for supplying power from the electrical system of the vehicle.
- Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a method for operating a data and/or command device, in particular a data and/or command device according to the present invention, and/or for operating a data and/or command system, in particular a data and/or command system according to the present invention.
- It is proposed that in at least one method step, at least one alert is output, and/or the electrical unit is controlled and/or regulated, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least one electrical unit, in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or as a function of at least one item of vehicle information of at least one vehicle. Advantageously, a method can be provided for convenient, user-friendly, and/or motivational management, control, and/or regulation of electrical units, in particular in a vehicle and/or together with a vehicle.
- The data and/or command device according to the present invention, the data and/or command system according to the present invention, and/or the method according to the present invention are/is not to be limited to the above-described application and embodiment. In particular, for fulfilling a functionality described herein, the data and/or command device according to the present invention, the data and/or command system according to the present invention, and/or the method according to the present invention can comprise a number of individual elements, components, units, and method steps which differs from a number mentioned herein. In addition, in the case of the value ranges specified in this disclosure, values lying within the mentioned limits are also to be considered to be disclosed and as being arbitrarily applicable.
- Additional advantages result from the following description of the drawings. The drawings depict an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The drawings, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. Those skilled in the art will also advantageously consider the features individually and combine them into reasonable additional combinations.
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FIG. 3 depicts a schematic cross-sectional view of an attachment device of the data and/or command system according to the present invention; and -
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FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a data and/orcommand system 20. The data and/orcommand system 20 comprises a data and/orcommand device 10, anelectrical unit 16, avehicle 12, and avirtual reality unit 24. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the data and/orcommand system 20 comprises only the data and/orcommand device 10 and theelectrical unit 16, or only the data and/orcommand device 10, theelectrical unit 16, and either thevehicle 12 or thevirtual reality unit 24. The data and/orcommand device 10, in particular forvehicles 12, comprises at least onecommunication unit 14 for receiving at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least oneelectrical unit 16, in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least onevehicle 12 in which theelectrical unit 16 is arranged. The data and/orcommand device 10 comprises at least one control and/or regulating unit 18 (seeFIG. 2 ) which is configured to output at least one alert and/or to control and/or regulate theelectrical unit 16, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. - The data and/or
command device 10 is configured as a gateway. The data and/orcommand device 10, in particular the control and/or regulatingunit 18, is associated with a bevy ofelectrical units 16. A bevy ofelectrical units 16 is a plurality of associatedelectrical units 16 which is preferably associated with a work crew, thevehicle 12, a work project, or the like. A plurality ofelectrical units 16 is arranged in thevehicle 12. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to evaluate non-charging-related object information of the plurality ofelectrical units 16 and/or to control and/or regulate the plurality ofelectrical units 16. The data and/orcommand device 10, in particular the control and/or regulatingunit 18, is configured for arrangement in spatial proximity to theelectrical unit 16, for example, in asame vehicle 12, in a same storage unit, in a same workshop, or the like, as theelectrical unit 16. An arrangement of the data and/orcommand device 10 in a spatial proximity to theelectrical unit 16 enables communication between the data and/orcommand device 10 and theelectrical unit 16 via short-range communication links, for example, Bluetooth, WLAN, NFC, or the like. Communication by the data and/orcommand device 10 is indicated inFIG. 1 by a ring around the data and/orcommand device 10, and dashed lines to various devices. The data and/orcommand device 10, in particular the control and/or regulatingunit 18, is configured for use, in particular arrangement, in thevehicle 12. Thevehicle 12 is configured for transport of theelectrical unit 16. Alternatively or in addition, it is also conceivable that the data and/orcommand device 10, in particular the control and/or regulatingunit 18, is configured for use, in particular arrangement, in a storage unit, in a workshop, at a construction site, or the like. Thecommunication unit 14 is configured for receiving and/or transmitting electronic data. The item of non-charging-related object information of theelectrical unit 16 and/or the item of vehicle information are/is provided to thecommunication unit 14 in the form of electronic data. - The
electrical unit 16 is configured as a unit which can be operated by means of electrical energy. Theelectrical unit 16 is configured as a machine tool, in particular as a hand-held power tool.FIG. 1 depicts theelectrical unit 16 by way of example as a circular saw. However, theelectrical unit 16 can also be configured as a drill, as a drill hammer and/or chipping hammer, as a battery-operated screwdriver, as an angle grinder, as a gardening tool, or the like. Alternatively or in addition, it is conceivable that theelectrical unit 16 is configured as an electrical device which is different from a machine tool, for example, as a laptop, as a tablet, as a smartphone, as a digital camera, or the like. Theelectrical unit 16 comprises at least one communication unit (not depicted here), which is configured in a manner which is in particular at least essentially analogous to that of thecommunication unit 14 of the data and/orcommand device 10. The communication unit of theelectrical unit 16 is configured to provide the item of non-charging-related object information to the data and/orcommand device 10, in particular to the control and/or regulatingunit 18, via thecommunication unit 14 of the data and/orcommand device 10. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate a plurality of differentelectrical units 16, in particular at least essentially simultaneously. - The item of non-charging-related object information is an item of information about the
electrical unit 16, which theelectrical unit 16 preferably provides itself. The item of non-charging-related object information is independent of charging, in particular of a charging state and of a charging operation, of theelectrical unit 16. The item of non-charging-related object information can be configured as an operating temperature of theelectrical unit 16, as a rotational speed of a drive unit of theelectrical unit 16, as a kind of insertion tool attached to theelectrical unit 16, as a force acting on theelectrical unit 16, in particular an operator force, as an acceleration parameter of theelectrical unit 16, as a pressure parameter of theelectrical unit 16, or as another item of non-charging-related object information which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable. The item of vehicle information relates to transport of theelectrical unit 16, and/or relates to thevehicle 12 which is configured for transport of theelectrical unit 16. The item of vehicle information can be configured as a transport speed of thevehicle 12, as a position of thevehicle 12 transporting theelectrical unit 16, as a range of thevehicle 12, as a route profile of a route of thevehicle 12, as energy consumption, in particular fuel consumption, of thevehicle 12, or as another item of vehicle information which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to evaluate the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 can comprise a circuit which is configured for an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, an evaluation program which is stored in a memory unit of the control and/or regulatingunit 18, or the like. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to evaluate a combination of a plurality of in particular different items of non-charging-related object information and/or vehicle information, in particular of a plurality ofelectrical units 16. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to evaluate other information, for example, from a planning system, in particular a BIM (building infrastructure model), from external sensors, from a server, or the like. - The control and/or regulating
unit 18 is configured to output a plurality of alerts and/or to control and/or regulate a plurality ofelectrical units 16, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The alert can be configured as a motivational alert, as a charging alert, as an alarm alert, or the like. The alert is configured as an optical alert, as an acoustic alert, and/or as a haptic alert. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to output the alert indirectly, for example, via an output unit of the data and/orcommand device 10, for example, a display screen, a loudspeaker, a vibration motor, or the like; or via anexternal device 26. Theexternal device 26, which is operated inFIG. 1 by aperson 28, is, for example, configured as a smartphone. Alternatively, it is conceivable that theexternal device 26 is configured as a tablet, as virtual-reality glasses, or the like. Control and/orregulation 16 of the electrical unit can be configured as a readiness check, as a charging operation, as an activation or deactivation, or the like. - The control and/or regulating
unit 18 is configured to carry out a readiness check of theelectrical unit 16, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. An item of vehicle information which is to be evaluated with respect to the readiness check can be configured as a remaining travel time to a location of use, for example, a construction site. For conducting a readiness check, the control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to check a charging state of theelectrical unit 16, a maintenance state of theelectrical unit 16, insertion tools which are available for use with theelectrical unit 16, a final safety check of theelectrical unit 16, or the like. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured for a readiness check as a function of an evaluation of task-related information, for example, about a type ofelectrical unit 16 required for a task. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate theelectrical unit 16, as a function of a result of the readiness check, for example, to start a charging operation, and/or to output an alert, for example, a warning alert. - The control and/or regulating
unit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate a charging operation of theelectrical unit 16, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate at least one charging device of the data and/orcommand device 10 and/or at least one external charging device, for controlling and/or regulating the charging operation of theelectrical unit 16. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 can be configured to control and/or regulate the charging operation of theelectrical unit 16 as a function of a route profile of thevehicle 12, for example, to charge an energy storage device of theelectrical unit 16 by means of regenerated energy when thevehicle 12 drives downhill, to interrupt the charging operation of theelectrical unit 16 during a traffic jam, or the like. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to control and/or regulate the charging operation of theelectrical unit 16 as a function of an evaluation of time parameters, location parameters, and/or task information. - The control and/or regulating
unit 18 is configured to output at least one motivational alert as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured for outputting the motivational alert via the output unit of the data and/or command device 10 (not depicted further here), via theexternal device 26, and/or via an output unit arranged at theelectrical unit 16. The motivational alert can be configured in particular as a display and/or credit voucher of bonus points; as a granting of a warranty extension, as a provision of a coupon, for example, a service coupon; as a summary of a compliance with work assignments; as a comparison of use with at least one colleague; as an award, for example, as the craftsman of the month; as a signal, in particular as a motivational speech; as a granting of a rebate; as a provision of an upgrade; as a provision of a test device; as an invitation to an event; as a provision of a gift; as a recruitment; as an advertising medium; or as another motivational alert which is considered by those skilled in the art to be reasonable. An item of non-charging-related object information which is to be evaluated with respect to a motivational alert can be configured as a rotational speed at which theelectrical unit 16 is operated, a load under which theelectrical unit 16 is operated, a temperature range in which theelectrical unit 16 is operated, or the like. An item of vehicle information to be evaluated with respect to a motivational alert can be configured as a charging state of thevehicle 12, as a charging frequency of thevehicle 12, or the like. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured, in particular for outputting a motivational alert, to collect and evaluate a plurality of non-charging related object information and/or vehicle information over a predetermined period of time, for example, a week or a month. - The control and/or regulating
unit 18 is configured to output at least one charging alert as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The charging alert can be configured as an alert where an arrangement of theelectrical unit 16 is expedient inside thevehicle 12, for example, in a charging device, as an alert as to whether allelectrical units 16 required for a task are arranged in thevehicle 12, or whetherelectrical units 16 are missing, or the like. - The control and/or regulating
unit 18 is configured to activate or deactivate theelectrical unit 16 for use, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 can be configured to activate or deactivate theelectrical unit 16 as a function of aperson 28 situated in thevehicle 12, in particular as a function of an approval for authorization of theperson 28; as a function of a sensor, for example, a camera or a motion sensor of thevehicle 12; as a function of motion of thevehicle 12; as a function of an opening or closing of thevehicle 12; or the like. Alternatively or in addition to activating or deactivating theelectrical unit 16, the control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured to output an alarm alert; to identify a user of theelectrical unit 16, for example, with the aid of a smartphone identification, an authorization card, a vehicle key identification, or the like; to record a video and/or an image of the user; and/or to carry out an inventory comparison of thevehicle 12, in particular linked to time or and/or location data and/or a user identification. - The control and/or regulating
unit 18 is configured to provide at least one use history of theelectrical unit 16 and/or thevehicle 12, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. The use history can comprise information about when whichvehicle 12 was equipped with whichelectrical unit 16, which user removed whichelectrical unit 16 from thevehicle 12 or inserted it into thevehicle 12, the reason for which an energy storage device, in particular a rechargeable battery, of anelectrical unit 16 was discharged, for example, due to self-discharge as a consequence of a low temperature in thevehicle 12, or the like. - The data and/or
command system 20 comprises at least onevehicle 12 for transport of theelectrical unit 16, wherein thevehicle 12 comprises at least oneelectronics unit 22 which is configured to provide the data and/orcommand device 10 with at least one item of vehicle information of thevehicle 12. Theelectronics unit 22 is configured to provide the item of vehicle information, in particular in the form of electronic data, to the control and/or regulatingunit 18, in particular via thecommunication unit 14 of the data and/orcommand device 10. Thevehicle 12 is configured as a road vehicle. Thevehicle 12 is configured as a van. Alternatively, it is conceivable that thevehicle 12 is configured as a road vehicle which is configured differently than a van, for example, as a light commercial vehicle, as a truck, or the like; or as a train, as a ship, as a helicopter, as a drone, or the like. Thevehicle 12 comprises acargo bay 30 for storing theelectrical unit 16. Thevehicle 12 is provided for transporting a plurality ofelectrical units 16, in particular a bevy ofelectrical units 16. Theelectronics unit 22 is configured as automotive electronics of thevehicle 12. Alternatively, it is conceivable that thevehicle 12 comprises anelectronics unit 22 which is separate from the automotive electronics. Theelectronics unit 22 can comprise at least one sensor unit for collecting the item of vehicle information (not depicted further here). The data and/orcommand device 10 is arranged at, in particular in, thevehicle 12. The data and/orcommand device 10 is arranged in thecargo bay 30 of thevehicle 12, by means of anattachment device 32 of the data and/or command system 20 (seeFIG. 3 ). Alternatively, it is conceivable that the data and/orcommand device 10 is arranged separate from thevehicle 12. For providing the item of vehicle information, theelectronics unit 22 is electrically conductively connected to thecommunication unit 14 and/or to the control and/or regulatingunit 18 of the data and/orcommand device 10. Alternatively, it is conceivable that theelectronics unit 22 is configured to transmit the item of vehicle information wirelessly to the data and/orcommand device 10, in particular to thecommunication unit 14 of the data and/orcommand device 10. - The
vehicle 12 is configured as an autonomous vehicle which is provided for autonomous transport of theelectrical unit 16, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of theelectrical unit 16 and/or the item of vehicle information. Alternatively, it is conceivable that thevehicle 12 is configured as a conventional driver-operated vehicle. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 of the data and/orcommand device 10, and/or theelectronics unit 22 of thevehicle 12, are/is configured for an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. Thevehicle 12 is configured to deliver theelectrical unit 16 autonomously to a location of use, for example, a construction site. Thevehicle 12 is configured for transport of theelectrical unit 16 which is a function of the time of day and/or which is a function of demand. An item of vehicle information which is to be evaluated with respect to autonomous transport of theelectrical unit 16 can be configured as an average speed of thevehicle 12, as energy consumption of thevehicle 12, as a service provided by means of thevehicle 12 in addition to the transport of theelectrical unit 16, for example, passenger transport or food delivery, as a booked distribution charge, or the like. - The data and/or
command system 20 comprises at least onevirtual reality unit 24 which is configured for outputting an alert in an at least partially virtual environment, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least oneelectrical unit 16 and/or at least one item of vehicle information of at least onevehicle 12. Thevirtual reality unit 24 is configured for outputting an alert, in particular outputting a motivational alert, in a virtual reality and/or in an augmented reality. Thevirtual reality unit 24 is configured for outputting an alert as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, which is carried out by the control and/or regulatingunit 18. Thevirtual reality unit 24 is configured as augmented reality glasses. Alternatively, it is conceivable that thevirtual reality unit 24 is configured as virtual-reality glasses, as a virtual-reality helmet visor, as an augmented-reality helmet visor, as a smartphone, in particular having a head strap, or the like. Thevirtual reality unit 24 is arranged on a face of theperson 28. Theperson 28 is configured as a user of theelectrical unit 16, in particular as a manual laborer. Thevirtual reality unit 24 comprises at least one, in particular wireless, communication unit for communicating with the data and/orcommand device 10, in particular with the control and/or regulatingunit 18, via thecommunication unit 14 of the data and/or command device 10 (not depicted further here). Thevirtual reality unit 24 is configured for a virtual display of bonus points, for superposition of alerts with an actual environment, for example, for bonus points which are obtained by operating a particular object, or the like, as a function of an evaluation of the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information. - The data and/or
command system 20 comprises at least oneattachment device 32 which is provided for an at least essentially fixed attachment of the data and/orcommand device 10, in particular to avehicle 12. Theattachment device 32 is provided to attach the data and/orcommand device 10 in a fixed manner, under the effect of forces which, occur, for example, during motion of thevehicle 12. Theattachment device 32 is provided for attachment of the data and/orcommand device 10 in thevehicle 12. Alternatively, it is conceivable that theattachment device 32 is provided for attachment of the data and/orcommand device 10 in a container, in a building, or the like. Theattachment device 32 is configured as a docking station which is provided for accommodating the data and/orcommand device 10 in particular in a positive and/or non-positive manner. Theattachment device 32 comprises in particular a volume between 5,000 cm3 and 30,000 cm3, preferably a volume between 15,000 cm3 and 25,000 cm3, and particularly preferably a volume of 22,000 cm3. - The
attachment device 32 comprises at least one fixing unit which is provided to fix at least onebase body 34 of theattachment device 32 to at least one surface, at least essentially in a tamper-proof manner (not further depicted here). Fixing thebase body 34 of theattachment device 32 to the surface by means of the fixing unit is in particular non-destructive, is at least essentially non-detachable, or is detachable only through the use of a special tool. Thebase body 34 comprises at least essentially a docking station for the data and/orcommand device 10. The surface is configured as an inner side of aroof 36 of thevehicle 12. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the surface is arranged on a side wall of thecargo bay 30 of thevehicle 12, on a container, or the like. The fixing unit can comprise screws for fixing thebase body 34, wherein screw heads of the screws can be at least essentially inaccessibly covered by means of cover elements. The fixing unit can comprise at least one glue, in particular an industrial glue, for forming a chemical bond of thebase body 34 with the surface. The fixing unit can comprise at least one installation belt, in particular a lashing strap or a metal installation belt, for fixing thebase body 34, wherein, in a state of the data and/orcommand device 10 being arranged on theattachment device 32, a lock of the installation belt is at least essentially inaccessibly covered by means of the data and/orcommand device 10. The fixing unit can comprise in particular at least one, in particular flat, magnet for fixing thebase body 34. - The
attachment device 32 comprises at least one charging unit which is provided to charge the data and/orcommand device 10, in particular inductively (not depicted further here). The charging unit is at least partially integrated into thebase body 34 of theattachment device 32. The charging unit is configured as an inductive charging device. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the charging unit is configured as a conventional charging device having charging contacts. The charging unit comprises an integrated energy storage device, for example, a rechargeable battery, or a power supply, for example, for supplying power from the electrical system of thevehicle 12. -
FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of the data and/orcommand device 10 of the data and/orcommand system 20. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 and thecommunication unit 14 are arranged inside ahousing 38 of the data and/orcommand device 10. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured as a microcontroller. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the control and/or regulatingunit 18 is configured as a computer, for example, a stationary computer, a laptop, a server, or the like; as an integrated circuit, or the like. The control and/or regulatingunit 18 is integrated into a gateway. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the control and/or regulatingunit 18 is at least partially configured as a gateway. - The
communication unit 14 is configured as a wireless communication unit. Thecommunication unit 14 is, for example, configured as a Bluetooth module. Alternatively, it is conceivable that thecommunication unit 14 is configured as a radio module, as a WLAN module, as an NFC module, or as a wired communication unit which comprises a wired connection, for example, via an Ethernet cable or the like, for receiving and/or transmitting electronic data. Thecommunication unit 14 is configured to provide the received electronic data, in particular the item of non-charging-related object information and/or the item of vehicle information, to the control and/or regulatingunit 18, in particular via awired data line 40. Alternatively, it is conceivable that thecommunication unit 14 is configured to provide the received electronic data to the control and/or regulatingunit 18 via a wireless data line. -
FIG. 3 depicts a schematic perspective view of theattachment device 32 of the data and/orcommand system 20. Theattachment device 32 comprises at least onetheft protection unit 42 which is provided for securing the data and/orcommand device 10 to thebase body 34 of theattachment device 32. For the sake of clarity, the data and/orcommand device 10 is not depicted further inFIG. 3 . Thetheft protection unit 42 comprises twohooks 44 which are provided for securing the data and/orcommand device 10 to thebase body 34 of theattachment device 32. As indicated by thedirectional arrows 46, thehooks 44 are arranged for fixing the data and/orcommand device 10 pivotably to thebase body 34. Thetheft protection unit 42 comprises alock 48 which is provided for locking thehooks 44. Thelock 48 is configured, for example, as a mechanical lock. However, thelock 48 can also be configured as an electric lock. Alternatively to thehooks 44, thetheft protection unit 42 can also comprise clamps. Furthermore, alternatively, it is conceivable that thetheft protection unit 42 comprises at least one safety tether, in particular a steel safety tether, which is provided for securing the data and/or command device to thebase body 34 of theattachment device 32, and which is lockable by means of thelock 48 of thetheft protection unit 42. -
FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of analternative attachment device 32′ of the data and/orcommand system 20. Theattachment device 32′ is configured as a toolbox which is provided for accommodating the data and/orcommand device 10. Theattachment device 32′ is configured as a lockable toolbox. Theattachment device 32′ can be arranged in thevehicle 12, in particular at least essentially in a fixed manner. Theattachment device 32′ can be arranged at least essentially in a custom-fit manner in a rack which is arranged in particular in thevehicle 12. - A method for operating the data and/or
command device 10 and/or for operating the data and/orcommand system 20 will be described below. In at least one method step, at least one alert is output, and/or theelectrical unit 16 is controlled and/or regulated, as a function of an evaluation of at least one item of non-charging-related object information of at least oneelectrical unit 16, in particular a hand-held power tool, and/or of at least one item of vehicle information of at least of onevehicle 12. With respect to further method steps of the method for operating the data and/orcommand device 10 and/or for operating the data and/orcommand system 20, it is possible to refer to the preceding description of the data and/orcommand device 10 and/or the data and/orcommand system 20, since this description is also to be read in a manner which is analogous to the method; thus, all features with respect to the data and/orcommand device 10 and/or with respect to the data and/orcommand system 20 are also to be considered to be disclosed with respect to the method for operating the data and/orcommand device 10 and/or for operating the data and/orcommand system 20.
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